Real Madrid have opened talks with the agent of Jose Mourinho about the possibility of the 63-year-old Benfica boss becoming their next head coach, according to reports. The former Chelsea and Manchester United manager, who has been directly contacted by the club, is said to be demanding complete control and a significant say in transfer decisions, as per Sky Germany. (The Athletic – subscription required)
Newcastle United and Chelsea are both tracking ex-Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez, with the 26-year-old Uruguayan potentially set to leave Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal, reports the Daily Star.
Arsenal, Liverpool, Bayern Munich, and Barcelona are all monitoring 23-year-old Paris St-Germain and France winger Bradley Barcola, according to Mundo Deportivo.
Atletico Madrid are closing in on a deal for Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Brazilian midfielder Joao Gomes, 25, worth around £39 million, per Givemesport.
Inter Milan are reportedly considering abandoning their pursuit of Tottenham’s Italian goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, 29, to instead strengthen other areas of their squad, as reported by Corriere dello Sport.
Leeds United remain the frontrunners to sign Juventus striker Lois Openda this summer, despite interest from Coventry City in the 26-year-old Belgium international, according to Football Insider.
Newcastle United are set to overhaul their recruitment department, appointing scouts to cover new markets such as the Balkans, while former Magpies striker Shola Ameobi is expected to leave his role as the club’s loans manager, reports The i.
